Professor of Theatre, Director and Choreographer at Irvine Valley College, Theatre  Arts Teacher at Red Hill Lutheran School

Years with arts-X-press: 6

Deana was named one of the 2025 Top 10 Teachers of Orange County by Parenting OC Magazine! Notably, Deana was the only arts teacher featured in the Top 10.

“My favorite arts-X-press memory is when a camper in my dance class asked me to dance her choreography for her final share haiku piece. Her parents were Deaf and she wanted to sign her piece while I danced for her.”